Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy

Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target

With Spain pledging to spend 2% of its GDP on defence, PM Pedro Sánchez faces scepticism as he stretches the definition of military spending. Around Europe, not everyone is impressed.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
07 May EU Institutions
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
07 May Culture & Arts
Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
Barnier: Brexit talks 'deadlocked'
12 Oct
Barnier: Brexit talks 'deadlocked'
Following latest round of Brexit talks, EU and UK sides say they are ready for possibility of no deal.
Spirits labelling revision must strike the right balance between tradition and innovation
12 Oct
Spirits labelling revision must strike the right balance between tradition and innovation
The revision of the spirits regulation must take care not to add extra burdens for SMEs using traditional production methods, says Ulrike Müller.
Alcohol labelling: There should be rules before exceptions
12 Oct
Alcohol labelling: There should be rules before exceptions
The spirit drinks regulation is about ensuring the best quality drinks, explains Susanne Melior.
Alcohol labelling rules must address key specificities
12 Oct
Alcohol labelling rules must address key specificities
Spirit drinks are not consumed in the same way and mandatory labelling is unlikely to end binge drinking, writes Pilar Ayuso.
It's time for all EU member states to ratify Istanbul convention
11 Oct
It's time for all EU member states to ratify Istanbul convention
It’s time for all member states to ratify the Istanbul convention, so that violence against women can be tackled at EU level, writes Anna Maria Corazza Bildt.
Gender equality: The real difficulty lies in work-life balance
11 Oct
Gender equality: The real difficulty lies in work-life balance
Despite a great deal of progress, women’s work and career aspirations still suffer from restrictions, writes Daniela Aiuto.
EU must stand up for women's economic empowerment
11 Oct
EU must stand up for women's economic empowerment
The women’s rights and gender equality committee provides Parliament with a strong voice on crucial issues, writes Vilija Blinkevičiūtė.
5 questions with... Antanas Guoga
11 Oct
5 questions with... Antanas Guoga
World travels, coding and Henry Ford.
EU urged to do more to tackle heart disease epidemic
11 Oct
EU urged to do more to tackle heart disease epidemic
A high level meeting in the European Parliament was told that more preventive action is urgently needed to curb an epidemic caused by cardiovascular disease.
MEPs urge dialogue in Catalonia crisis
11 Oct
MEPs urge dialogue in Catalonia crisis
MEPs have been quick to react to Catalan First Minister Carles Puigdemont decision to “pull back from the cliff edge” in an address to the Catalan Parliament Tuesday night.
Plastics pollution: Problems and solutions in the circular economy
11 Oct
Plastics pollution: Problems and solutions in the circular economy
Applying circular economy principles properly can dramatically reshape the economics of plastics in the global economy and help the environment, writes Miriam Dalli.
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge: We need to think about immigration in extremely rational terms
11 Oct
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge: We need to think about immigration in extremely rational terms
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge talks overcoming racism, EU-Africa relations, and why Europe’s migration challenge doesn’t constitute a crisis.
Farmers need closer cooperation with food supply chain
10 Oct
Farmers need closer cooperation with food supply chain
Agriculture is under increasing pressure both to produce more food, and preserve the environment, writes Paolo De Castro.
Food safety: EU must build on its strengths
10 Oct
Food safety: EU must build on its strengths
Improving food safety has been a continuous process for the EU, and it must build on its strengths in this area, says Adina Vălean.
Still no US ambassador to the EU
10 Oct
Still no US ambassador to the EU
Jo Leinen has voiced surprise that the US has still not named a new ambassador to the EU.
What consequences will Brexit have on UK's devolved territories?
09 Oct
What consequences will Brexit have on UK's devolved territories?
The consequences of Brexit on the devolved territories of the UK could be just as difficult to resolve as Britain’s EU exit reports.
Julie Girling defends Brexit vote despite Tory suspension
09 Oct
Julie Girling defends Brexit vote despite Tory suspension
British MEP Julie Girling says she stands by her decision to back a parliamentary resolution which states insufficient progress has so far been made in the Brexit negotiations.
EU must better communicate its success stories
09 Oct
EU must better communicate its success stories
The EU must not only communicate more on its success stories - it must also communicate differently, explains Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Movers and Shakers | 9 October 2017
09 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 9 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 9 October 2017
New EU labelling rules are new frontier in energy efficiency
09 Oct
New EU labelling rules are new frontier in energy efficiency
The new energy efficiency labelling rules are set to transform Europe’s energy savings, writes Dario Tamburrano.
Knock-on effects of energy efficiency plans could mislead consumers Partner Content
09 Oct
Knock-on effects of energy efficiency plans could mislead consumers
Knock-on effects of energy efficiency plans could mislead consumers, warns Beate Raabe.
What you need to know about the European Year of cultural heritage
06 Oct
What you need to know about the European Year of cultural heritage
The next year will be a defining moment for European cultural preservation projects, writes István Ujhelyi.
New findings highlight benefits of good safety and health at work Partner Content
06 Oct
New findings highlight benefits of good safety and health at work
New findings highlight the benefits to be gained from good safety and health at work, writes Christa Sedlatschek.
Work without fear: EU should do more to protect workers' health and safety
06 Oct
Work without fear: EU should do more to protect workers' health and safety
MEPs Ole Christensen, Jutta Steinruck and Paloma López Bermejo talk to the Parliament Magazine about the importance of strong health and safety at work rules.